'American Horror Story' stars: Then, now and a peek at Season 3

By By VANESSA HO

on September 18, 2013 3:51 PM

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American Horror Story: Asylum is the front-runner for this Sunday's Primetime Emmy Awards, with 17 nominations. Here's a look at the stars before they were on the popular FX creepfest, when Jessica Lange was in half-naked in King Kong, Zachary Quinto had pointy ears, and James Cromwell was a tender pig farmer. less

American Horror Story: Asylum is the front-runner for this Sunday's Primetime Emmy Awards, with 17 nominations. Here's a look at the stars before they were on the popular FX creepfest, when Jessica Lange was in ... more

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Jessica Lange had another excellent season on American Horror Story as Sister Jude. Lange is up for her second Emmy with the show; she won best actress in 2012 for Season 1's devious Constance Langdon.

Jessica Lange had another excellent season on American Horror Story as Sister Jude. Lange is up for her second Emmy with the show; she won best actress in 2012 for Season 1's devious Constance Langdon.

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Jessica Lange made her professional film debut in the 1976 remake of King Kong, pictured.

Jessica Lange made her professional film debut in the 1976 remake of King Kong, pictured.

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Jessica Lange in 1977, with a Golden Globe for King Kong.

Jessica Lange in 1977, with a Golden Globe for King Kong.

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Jessica Lange won an Oscar for the 1982 movie Tootsie with Dustin Hoffman.

Jessica Lange won an Oscar for the 1982 movie Tootsie with Dustin Hoffman.

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James Cromwell, center, got his start in the '70s, by guest-starring in TV shows like Barney Miller, All in the Family and Three's Company, pictured. The episode is from 1977 with Norman Fell, left, and John Ritter, right.

James Cromwell, center, got his start in the '70s, by guest-starring in TV shows like Barney Miller, All in the Family and Three's Company, pictured. The episode is from 1977 with Norman Fell, left, and John ... more